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Flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro

There are no direct flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Panama City, about 8h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 27m
MDERIOBOG

Medellin to Rio de Janeiro at a glance

Fastest journey8h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MDE Bogota (BOG) RIO
Leg 1: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~8h 27m
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MDE Panama City (PTY) RIO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines, Copa Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 48m
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3
MDE Lima (LIM) RIO
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~9h 45m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,786 km2,972 miles
Journey time
8h 27mestimate
Time difference
+2hRio de Janeiro vs Medellin
Currency in Rio de Janeiro
BRL
Airports
MDE, EOH → GIG, SDU

Flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Panama City and Lima. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Medellin to Rio de Janeiro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,786 km.
Where do you change planes between Medellin and Rio de Janeiro?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY) and Lima (LIM). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Medellin and Rio de Janeiro?
Medellin: Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Rio de Janeiro: Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
What is the time difference between Medellin and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 2 hours ahead of Medellin.

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